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Irssi vs IRCCloud: catalog facts
Irssi	IRCCloud
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free account available, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Android, iOS, Web
Runs in any terminal, including over SSH Scriptable and highly configurable	Stays connected to IRC so you never miss messages Syncs history and notifications across web and mobile
Keyboard and command driven, with a learning curve IRC only, no other chat protocols	Your IRC connection runs through a third-party service Requires an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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